Myocarditis is a heart condition that affects an estimated 1.5 million people a year or 10 to 20 per 100,000 people. It can permanently damage the ...
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a blanket term for a group of conditions that can affect someone who was exposed to alcohol in the womb. ...
If you have been diagnosed with a hernia, you may be wondering if there are treatment options available to you other than surgery. The answer to your ...
Dear Lompoc Valley Community: What happened on this date in history? 1855 - United States Congress approved $30,000 to test camels for military use (I ...
Your heart is a glorious and steadfast machine. It starts beating before you’re even born and will continue squeezing throughout your life. With each ...
Pet dander is one of the most common allergens. It can be shed from any animal that has fur, hair, or feathers. The American Society for the ...
Hidden just beneath the surface of the skin, in the front of your neck, is your thyroid gland. This butterfly-shaped structure produces thyroid ...
When was the last time you had a problem with your vision? You are often unaware of how important your vision is until you have a problem seeing. Eye ...
Tickets are now on sale for the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation's Flower Valley Golf Classic, banquet, and auction on May 12, 2023. The event at ...
When you hear about a blood donation campaign, what is your initial response? Often, discussions of blood donation go in one ear and out the other ...
Thyroid disease and diabetes are closely linked due to the way both conditions play important roles in metabolism, blood sugar, and insulin. Knowing ...
This week our CEO updates the Lompoc Community on COVID, Vaccinations, Public Health Emergency, and New Lompoc Health Physicians/Providers. Dear ...